News @ The BAC

Alumni Profile: Haydée Hernandez

The BAC Online Master of Architecture degree gave Haydée Hernandez, M.Arch'23, the chance to make her dream a graspable reality. Instead of having to relocate her daughter and pay for rent in a new city, Haydée was able to study from home on Zoom and keep up a freelance job redesigning floorplans in between classes and parenting.
The Boston Architectural College is Building Careers: Nathan's IPAL Story

Students are accelerating their careers through The Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL) program—allowing them to jump directly from graduation to work as a licensed architect. BAC alum Nathan Rosazza, B.Arch’21, shares his IPAL story.
Alumni Profile: James A. Barrett

For James A. Barrett, AIA, B.Arch’87, supporting learners in their journeys is a passion that runs deep, overflowing from his workday and into his free time. The BAC’s Pre-College Access Fund will enable young adults to access collegiate-level studies that would otherwise not be available to them. The purpose lies close to Jim’s heart.
Alumni Profile: Janet Roche

Janet Roche, MDS-DHH'17, adjunct faculty member, and the Alumni Advisory Council Chair, is on a mission to pass it forward to other BAC graduates while living out a commitment to social justice by designing for the most marginalized populations.
Boston Architectural College Names New Vice President of Academic Affairs

Announcing the appointment of Kellie Bean, Ph.D., as the Vice President of Academic Affairs. After serving as the Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs with remarkable dedication and expertise, Kellie's transition to the position is a testament to her exceptional leadership and contributions to the BAC community.
Student Story: Octavia Pinckney

Over the last few years, Octavia worked as a Designer at Perkins+Will while simultaneously pursuing a Master of Architecture degree at the BAC. Making sure that their own voice matters is a skill that Octavia will carry into the field forever.
Polish American Architect Daniel Libeskind To Receive Honorary Doctorate At The Boston Architectural College's 2023 Commencement

Celebrated Polish American architect Daniel Libeskind, an international figure in architecture and urban design, will receive an honorary doctorate and deliver the commencement speech on Friday, May 26.
BAC Students Listed As The 2023 Metropolis Future100

Every year, Metropolis honors undergraduate and graduate students across the United States and Canada in the Architecture and Interior Design fields. This year they announced their 2023 Metropolis Future100 including BAC students Alana Morris, MArch’23, and Laura Ruonan Huang, MSIA’23.
Groundbreaking: BAC Trustee Shauna Gillies-Smith Shares the Power Landscape Architecture Has in Community

Shauna Gillies-Smith, FASLA, is a member of The Boston Architectural College Board of Trustees, and was also recently appointed as a Commissioner of the Boston Civic Design Commission (BCDC) by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.
The Boston Architectural College is Building Careers - Meredith's IPAL Story

Students are accelerating their careers through The Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL) program—allowing them to jump directly from graduation to work as a licensed architect. BAC alum Meredith Rutland, M.Arch’21 Online, shares her IPAL stories.